1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, both 1977 Alpine A 110 and 1977 Volkswagen Iltis were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volkswagen Iltis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volkswagen Iltis weights approximately 570 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Because 1977 Volkswagen Iltis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Volkswagen Iltis will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Volkswagen Iltis (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Volkswagen Iltis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Volkswagen Iltis | |
| Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 110 | Iltis |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1712 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2110 mm |
